Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Positano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Positano

With a population of 2 334, Positano is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Positano

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Serra (Via Marconi n.127) and Remmese (Via G. Marconi) are great picks.

When to visit Positano

Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 629
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 629
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Positano

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 34m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about S$ 24 for a 3h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and MarinoBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 507 km.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 34m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about S$ 24 for a 3h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and MarinoBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,975 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,704 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,972 reviews)
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Where to stay in Positano

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Sirenuse to great affordable options like the La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 523 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 1,089 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Nettuno and Villa Palumbo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from S$ 69 to S$ 3,313 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Grand Hotel Tritone
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 911+
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Hotel Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 843+
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Hotel Palazzo Murat
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 963+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 484+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,103+
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Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 316+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.19 and S$ 45.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.19 and S$ 45.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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